The governing classes; the ascendany of Ausonius; the accession of Theodosius; Christianity and the court - Constantinople; the provincial upper classes - evangelism and heresy; the usurpation of Maximus; Christianity and the court - Milan; Theodosius and the West; the regime of Stilicho; Alaric, Rome, Ravenna; Gaul and Spain (406-418); "Ordo Renascendi" - Gaul, Italy; East and West; Olympiodorus and Rome.
`Perhaps for the first time we are introduced to the world of the
later governing classes seen in the round; to their otium as well
as their offices, their religion as well as their politics, their
literary culture as well as their wealth...A lively and pleasantly
written book.'
Patrick Wormald, Journal of Roman Studies
`An absorbing account of the conduct, attitudes, and aspirations of
the last two generations of the Roman upper classes to enjoy the
full material and cultural perspectives available within the full
extent of the Roman Empire.'
J. J. Wilkes, Times Literary Supplement
`This is among the most ambitious and absorbing books on late
antiquity to have appeared in recent years.'
English Historical Review
`This is an excellent book by Dr Matthews...makes a substantial and
valuable contribution to our appreciation of the period.'
Journal of Theological Studies
`All students of late antiquity will welcome the renewed
availability of a book which combines denseness of information,
originality of thought and delightful readability.
'
Robert Browning, The Classical Review, vol XLI, no 2, 1991.
`All students of late antiquity will welcome the renewed
availability of a book which combines denseness of information,
originality of thought and delightful readability.
'
Robert Browning, The Classical Review, 1991
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